Defense Intelligence Agency Alters Privacy Act System of Records
Summary
The Defense Intelligence Agency is altering its Drug-Free Workplace Files system of records under the Privacy Act of 1974. The changes update categories of individuals covered, records maintained, and routine uses. The action is effective October 9, 2009, unless comments are received.
What changed
The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has published a notice to alter its "Drug-Free Workplace Files" system of records, as required by the Privacy Act of 1974. The alterations include revising the categories of individuals covered to "Civilian employees and applicants for positions in the Defense Intelligence Agency," updating the categories of records to include more detailed information on testing and disciplinary actions, and modifying the routine uses to allow disclosure to courts when defending against adverse personnel actions. The system's authority and purpose statements have also been updated.
This action requires DIA to update its internal record-keeping practices and notifications related to its drug-free workplace program. While the notice is effective October 9, 2009, it allows for comments that could lead to a contrary determination, suggesting a period for internal review and potential feedback. Compliance officers should ensure that the DIA's handling of these records aligns with the revised descriptions to maintain adherence to the Privacy Act.
What to do next
- Review and update internal procedures for managing the "Drug-Free Workplace Files" system of records.
- Ensure record-keeping practices align with the revised categories of individuals and records.
- Verify compliance with updated routine uses for record disclosure.
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ACTION:
Notice to alter a system of records.
SUMMARY:
The Defense Intelligence Agency is proposing to alter a system of
records in its existing inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
DATES:
The proposed action will be effective on October 9, 2009 unless comments are received that would result in a contrary determination.
ADDRESSES:
Freedom of Information Office, Defense Intelligence Agency (DAN-1A), 200 MacDill Blvd., Washington, DC 20340-5100.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Theresa Lowery at (202) 231-1193.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Defense Intelligence Agency system of records notices subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended,
have been published in the
Federal Register
and are available from the address above.
The proposed system report, as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(r) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, was submitted on August
26, 2009, to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to paragraph 4c of Appendix I to OMB Circular No. A-130, `Federal
Agency Responsibilities for Maintaining Records About Individuals,' dated February 8, 1996 (February 20, 1996, 61 FR 6427).
Dated: August 26, 2009. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
LDIA 0450
SYSTEM NAME:
Drug-Free Workplace Files (June 5, 2006, 71 FR 32318).
CHANGES:
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
Delete entry and replace with “Civilian employees and applicants for positions in the Defense Intelligence Agency.”
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
Delete entry and replace with “Name, specimen identification number, Social Security Number (SSN) and records relating to
the selection, notification, and testing of employees and applicants, tests results information, and related reports to include
disciplinary action due to failed tests, refusal of test, incidents related to accidents, reasonable suspicion of drug use,
and voluntary tests.”
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
Delete entry and replace with “E.O. 12564, Federal Drug Free Workplace; Public Law 100-71, Supplemental Appropriations Act;
DoD 1010.9, DoD Civilian Employee Drug Abuse Testing Program; DIA Instruction 1015.001, Drug Free Workplace Program and E.O.
9397 (SSN), as amended.”
PURPOSE(S):
Delete entry and replace with “The system is used to maintain Drug Testing Program Coordinator records relating to the implementation
of the program, administration, selection, notification and testing of DIA employees and applicants for employment for use
of illegal drugs.”
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
Delete entry and replace with “In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy
Act of 1974, these records may specifically be disclosed outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3)
as follows:
To a court of competent jurisdiction where required by the United States Government to defend against any challenge against
any adverse personnel action.”
STORAGE:
Delete entry and replace with “Electronic storage media.”
RETRIEVABILITY:
Delete entry and replace with “Test results are retrieved by last name and/or last five digits of the Social Security Number
(SSN) and specimen identification number.”
SAFEGUARDS:
Delete entry and replace with “Records are stored in office buildings protected by guards, controlled screenings, use of visitor
registers, electronic access, and/or locks. Access to records is limited to individuals who are properly screened and cleared
on a need-to-know basis in the performance of their duties. Passwords and User IDs are used to control access to the system
data, and procedures are in place to deter and detect browsing and unauthorized access. Physical and electronic access are
limited to persons responsible for servicing and authorized to use the system.”
RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
Delete entry and replace with “Disposition pending (until the National Archives and Records Administration approves retention
and disposal schedule, records will be treated as permanent).”
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
Delete entry and replace with “The individual test subject, medical review certifying officer, administrative personnel and
others on a case-by-case basis.”
LDIA 0450
SYSTEM NAME:
Drug-Free Workplace Files.
SYSTEM LOCATION:
Defense Intelligence Agency, Washington, DC 20340-5100.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
Civilian employees and applicants for positions in the Defense Intelligence Agency.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE SYSTEM:
Civilian employees of the Defense Intelligence Agency as well as applicants for employment.
CATEGORIES OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
Name, specimen identification number, Social Security Number (SSN) and records relating to the selection, notification, and
testing of employees and applicants, tests results information, and related reports to include disciplinary action due to
failed tests, refusal of test, incidents related to accidents, reasonable suspicion of drug use, and voluntary tests.
AUTHORITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE SYSTEM:
E.O. 12564, Federal Drug Free Workplace; Public Law 100-71, Supplemental Appropriations Act; DoD 1010.9, DoD Civilian Employee
Drug Abuse Testing Program; DIA Instruction 1015.001, Drug Free Workplace Program and E.O. 9397 (SSN), as amended.
PURPOSE(S):
The system is used to maintain Drug Testing Program Coordinator records relating to the implementation of the program, administration,
selection, notification and testing of DIA employees and applicants for employment for use of illegal drugs.
ROUTINE USES OF RECORDS MAINTAINED IN THE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CATEGORIES OF USERS AND THE PURPOSES OF SUCH USES:
In addition to those disclosures generally permitted under 5 U.S.C. 552a(b) of the Privacy Act of 1974, these records may
specifically be disclosed
outside the DoD as a routine use pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3) as follows:
To a court of competent jurisdiction where required by the United States Government to defend against any challenge against
any adverse personnel action.
POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR STORING, RETRIEVING, ACCESSING, RETAINING, AND DISPOSING OF RECORDS IN THE SYSTEM:
STORAGE:
Electronic storage media.
RETRIEVABILITY:
Test results are retrieved by last name and/or last five digits of the Social Security Number (SSN) and specimen identification
number.
SAFEGUARDS:
Records are stored in office buildings protected by guards, controlled screenings, use of visitor registers, electronic access,
and/or locks. Access to records is limited to individuals who are properly screened and cleared on a need-to-know basis in
the performance of their duties. Passwords and user IDs are used to control access to the system data, and procedures are
in place to deter and detect browsing and unauthorized access. Physical and electronic access are limited to persons responsible
for servicing and authorized to use the system.
RETENTION AND DISPOSAL:
Disposition pending (until the National Archives and Records Administration approves retention and disposal schedule, records
will be treated as permanent).
SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
Deputy Director for Human Capital, ATTN: HCH, Defense Intelligence Agency, 200 MacDill Blvd., Washington, DC 20340-5100.
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
Individuals seeking to determine whether information about themselves is contained in this system of records should address
written inquiries to the Freedom of Information Act Office (DAN-1A/FOIA), Defense Intelligence Agency, Washington, DC 20340-5100.
Individuals should provide their full name, current address, telephone number and Social Security Number.
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
Individuals seeking access to information about themselves contained in this system should address written inquiries to the
Freedom of Information Act Office (DAN-1A/FOIA), Defense Intelligence Agency, Washington, DC 20340-5100.
Individuals should provide their full name, current address, telephone number and Social Security Number.
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURES:
DIA's rules for accessing records, for contesting contents and appealing initial agency determinations are published in DIA
Regulation 12-12: Defense Intelligence Agency Privacy Program; 32 CFR part 319—Defense Intelligence Agency Privacy Program;
or may be obtained from the system manager.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
The individual test subject, medical review certifying officer, administrative personnel and others on a case-by-case basis.
EXEMPTIONS CLAIMED FOR THE SYSTEM:
None.
[FR Doc. E9-21745 Filed 9-8-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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